Van Buren Conservation District

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and recent uptick in cases in Michigan, the Van Buren Conservation District is primarily working from home. Email is the best way to reach us, as we are checking voicemails infrequently. Please visit the staff link to obtain the staff member's email address that is appropriate for your inquiry. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we do our part to keep our staff and the rest of the community safe!

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The mission of the Van Buren Conservation District is to promote the conservation of natural resources through partnerships, providing public education, demonstrations, and technical assistance while working together for future generations.

Board Meetings are open to the public and are the fourth Wednesday of each month, unless otherwise noted. The meetings start at 10:00 AM at the VBCD office (1035 E Michigan Ave., Paw Paw, MI 49079), unless otherwise noted.

Recent News

2025 Naturalist Events

  Our Naturalist Events are guided explorations of nature with our nature expert staff. On land or water, our naturalists engage with you and nature, so we are all better stewards. The great outdoors, friendly chit chat, and exploring? What’s not to love! Whether you’re a nature enthusiast or newly curious, join us as we walk and paddle Van Buren County’s outdoors! Our Naturalist Events are made possible through you! In 2016, voters backed the VBCD Operations millage which allows us to bring fun, educational

Notice of 2025 Regular Meeting Schedule for the Van Buren Conservation District

To all residents and landowners of Van Buren County, notice is hereby given that the Van Buren Conservation District’s regularly scheduled meetings for the 2025 calendar year shall be held at 10:00 AM at the Van Buren Conservation District office (1035 E Michigan Ave., Paw Paw, MI 49079) unless otherwise noted.  Up to date meeting information and agendas can be found prior to the meetings at https://vanburencd.org/news/ or by calling the office (269-657-4030 x5). January 22, 2025 (fourth Wednesday) February 26, 2025 (fourth Wednesday) March

Birds & Blooms

The VBCD is excited to be joining the Birds & Blooms event at the Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery! We are joining local groups in a fun event celebrating winter birds and blooms with fun activities and information for all ages. There will be coffee, hot cocoa, and cookies. Join us for a fun event and check out the other fun things happening at the hatchery this day! Birds & Blooms: Make pine cone bird feeders Decorate kid-friendly, handmade binoculars Native plant information Locally made

SWxSW Corner CISMA Annual Meeting

You’re invited to the SWxSW Corner CISMA Annual Meeting! Join us for refreshments, our annual update, and presentations. Meet the staff and follow our efforts and plans to manage invasive species. Guest Speaker Conservation Technician Lucas Hartman joins us to discuss programs that support landowners in invasive species management.  The CISMA Annual Meeting is Friday, February 28, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Sarett Nature Center (2300 N Benton Center Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022).  The SWxSW Corner CISMA is our invasive species

Events

Events in March 2025

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February 23, 2025
February 24, 2025
February 25, 2025

Category: General
10:00 am: VBCD February 26, 2025 Regular Board Meeting


February 26, 2025

February 27, 2025

Category: General
1:00 pm: SWxSW Corner CISMA Annual Meeting


February 28, 2025

March 1, 2025
March 2, 2025
March 3, 2025
March 4, 2025
March 5, 2025
March 6, 2025
March 7, 2025

Category: General
11:00 am: Winter Walk with a Naturalist | Michigan Nature Association's Barvicks Sand Dunes


March 8, 2025

March 9, 2025
March 10, 2025
March 11, 2025

Category: General
8:30 am: Farming for the Future 2025


March 12, 2025

March 13, 2025
March 14, 2025
March 15, 2025
March 16, 2025
March 17, 2025
March 18, 2025
March 19, 2025
March 20, 2025
March 21, 2025
March 22, 2025
March 23, 2025
March 24, 2025
March 25, 2025

Category: General
10:00 am: VBCD March 26, 2025 Regular Board Meeting


March 26, 2025

March 27, 2025
March 28, 2025
March 29, 2025

Category: General
Tree Sale-Pre-orders Due

March 30, 2025

March 31, 2025
April 1, 2025
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April 3, 2025
April 4, 2025
April 5, 2025
  • 10:00 am 12:00 pm, January 22, 2025 – VBCD January 22, 2025 Regular Board Meeting
  • 3:30 pm 4:30 pm, January 22, 2025 – Van Buren Soil Conservation District Foundation Meeting
  • 1:00 pm 4:00 pm, February 15, 2025 – Birds & Blooms
  • All day, February 17, 2025 – Washington's Birthday
  • 10:00 am 12:00 pm, February 26, 2025 – VBCD February 26, 2025 Regular Board Meeting
  • 1:00 pm 3:00 pm, February 28, 2025 – SWxSW Corner CISMA Annual Meeting
  • 11:00 am 12:30 pm, March 8, 2025 – Winter Walk with a Naturalist | Michigan Nature Association's Barvicks Sand Dunes
  • 8:30 am 3:00 pm, March 12, 2025 – Farming for the Future 2025
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